National Women's Day: Do South Africans get a day off?

National Women's Day: Do South Africans get a day off?

South Africa will celebrate National Women’s Day this weekend, but does this public holiday grant a day off for workers? Well, since the 9th of August falls on a Saturday this year, it seems South Africans are out of luck. According to the Public Holidays Act (Act No. 36 of 1994), when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a day off. However, if the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is treated as part of the regular week…

National Women’s Day: Will South Africans enjoy a day off?

South Africa will celebrate National Women’s Day this weekend, but workers won’t get a day off this year. Since 9 August falls on a Saturday, South Africans won’t receive an extra day off. The Public Holidays Act (Act No. 36 of 1994) states that if a public holiday lands on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a day off—but when it falls on a Saturday, it counts as part of the normal weekend. No extra day off for South Africans Despite this ba…